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Oil, defence and geopolitics: Why Putin is visiting Modi in Delhi
BBC editors explain what is at stake as Russian President Vladimir Putin starts a two-day visit to India.
ADB, World Bank launch first projects in Pacific under new framework
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank Group have announced their first two collaborative projects in the ...
Agriculture Ministry, TNI team up to deliver aid to Sumatra
The Ministry of Agriculture is working with the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) to deliver emergency supplies to ...
Indonesia pushes faster field action to curb stunting
Indonesias Population and Family Development Minister Wihaji on Thursday urged regional governments to intensify ...
Indonesian police charge factory director over Cs-137 contamination
Indonesian police have charged the director of a metal-processing firm with causing radioactive cesium-137 ...
MuslimWorld League backs Indonesia's Hajj village plan
Indonesias plan to build a Hajj Village in Saudi Arabia has gained support from the Muslim World ...
Air force A400M delivers 24 tons of aid to flood-hit Aceh
An Indonesian Air Force A400M carrying 24 tons of emergency relief for flood and landslide survivors in Aceh landed at ...
TNLA Accused of Protecting Myanmar Junta Troops in Mongmit
The Taang army is blocking resistance forces from retaking the northern Shan town following its China-brokered handover.
Prabowo shares story of newborn Panda in Indonesia with Wang Huning
President Prabowo Subianto shared the story of a newborn panda in Indonesia with Wang Huning, chairman of the National ...
RI Govt accelerates connectivity expansion in disaster-hit areas
Indonesia is racing to restore telecommunications in flood- and landslide-hit areas of Aceh, North Sumatra, and West ...
Muslim World League hails Indonesia as model of harmony in diversity
Secretary General of the Muslim World League (MWL) Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa emphasized that Indonesia ...
Secretary General of Muslim World League meets President Prabowo
Muslim World League Secretary General Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa met President Prabowo Subianto on Thursday ...
Prabowo, Wang Huning reaffirm commitment to strengthen cooperation
Deputy Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir said President Prabowo Subiantos meeting with Chairman of Chinas ...
Forty spa-trained Indonesian migrant workers sentto Maldives
Indonesia on Thursday sent 40 newly trained spa therapists to the Maldives as part of a government push to expand ...
Prabowo elevates Indonesia's standing in Islamic world, says MWL chief
Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa praised Indonesia's ...
Indonesia in urgent need for better environmental management
Indonesia is confronting one of its deadliest environmental disasters in years as catastrophic floods across Aceh, ...
Cannabis Takes Root in Sagaing as Myanmars Post-Coup Drug Boom Expands
Farmers abandon traditional crops amid conflict and economic collapse that has also driven opium production to decade-high levels.
Army deploys Starlink to restore West Sumatra access
The Indonesian Militarys Army (TNI AD) has installed Starlink satellite communication units to restore ...
Putin says Russia will take all of Ukraine's Donbas region militarily or otherwise
Ukraine says it does not want to gift Russia its own territory that Moscow has failed to win on the battlefield
Police intensify fingerprint use to identify West Sumatra victims
The Indonesian National Police (Polri) is strengthening the use of fingerprint examinations to identify victims of the ...
Indonesia rolls out free health checks for creative economy workers
Indonesias Ministry of Creative Economy and Ministry of Health launched a free health check program ...
Govt forms task force to trace flood-swept timber origin in Sumatra
Indonesias Forestry Ministry and the National Police have formed a joint task force to investigate timber ...
VP Gibran calls on road repair for fuel distribution in South Tapanuli
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka called for accelerated infrastructure recovery, including roads and bridges, to ...
Indonesia to declare food self-sufficiency on December 31: minister
Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman noted that Indonesia is ready to declare food self-sufficiency for strategic ...
Indonesia expands free meal program with 8,200 remote kitchens
Indonesias National Nutrition Agency (BGN) is building 8,200 kitchens (Nutrition Fulfillment Service ...
Airlangga sets Rp35 trillion target for 2025 Harbolnas transactions
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto is targeting transactions of Rp35 trillion (USD 2.1 ...
Thai Homes Hit as Fighting Spills Over From Myanmars Myawaddy
The Mae Sot border checkpoint has been ordered closed for seven days after new fighting between the Myanmar military and Karen fighters.
Prabowo hosts China's Wang Huning at Merdeka Palace
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto welcomed Wang Huning, Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese ...
Indonesia, Brazil deepen cooperation in research, higher education
Indonesia and Brazil are strengthening cooperation in research, academic exchanges, and university ...
More than 300 flights cancelled as Indigo faces 'staff shortage'
Indigo said the disruptions were caused by technical glitches and the impact of updated crew roster rules.
Sumatra floods: Gibran consoles survivors, gathers input in Agam
Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka visited a refugee camp in Agam District, West Sumatra, on Thursday to ...
Prabowo orders Gibran to expedite disaster response in Sumatra
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has ordered Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka to help accelerate emergency ...
Indonesia deepens defense ties with Australia, Papua New Guinea
Indonesias Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin strengthened military cooperation with Australia and ...
Sumatra floods: VP ensures accelerated aid distribution, infra repair
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka said the Indonesian government is accelerating the distribution of logistical aid ...
Noah Holdings Limited (Noah or the Company) (NYSE: NOAH and HKEX: 6686),a leading ...
- Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PPIH) today announced that it secured $52 million in project awards ...
Indian scientists spot Milky Way-like galaxy from 12 billion years ago
The galaxy's discovery challenges our understanding of how galaxies were formed in the early period after the Big Bang.
VP Gibran inspects flood-hit areas in Sumatra
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka began his visit to Sumatra on Thursday to inspect rescue operations in areas ...
Industrial zones in Sumatra safe amid floods, landslides: Minister
Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita confirmed that industrial areas in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra ...
Agriculture Ministry sends over 200 aid trucks to flood-hit Sumatra
Indonesias Agriculture Ministry has dispatched hundreds of logistics trucks carrying humanitarian aid for ...
Indonesia races to restore roads after Sumatra floods
The Indonesian Ministry of Public Works is accelerating efforts to restore damaged roads and bridges after massive ...
Ministry restores 145 BTS, provides Starlink devices in W. Sumatra
The Ministry of Communication and Digital is restoring communication networks by repairing 145 base transceiver ...
Thailand Seizes $300 Million in Assets Linked to Cyberscam Networks
The latest seizures add to the growing international pressure on sprawling cyber-fraud operations across Southeast Asia.
Indonesia begins 100-day recovery plan after Sumatra floods
The government has begun preparations for the rehabilitation and reconstruction process to restore the lives of ...
Trump to sign Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo peace accord even as violence rages
-Kioxia Corporationtoday announced the development of an AI-driven image recognition technology that ...
U.S. President accused Honduran authorities of rying to change the results, and threatened there would be hell to pay if they did
All visa applicants subject to this policy; U.S. officers asked to review resumes and LinkedIn profiles of those applying for H-1B visa, both new and repeat applicants
U.S. will restrict visas for Nigerians and their families involved in violence against Christians
Last month, Mr. Trump also said he has ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for potential military action in Nigeria following the claims of Christian persecution
Indonesian MP urges full dismantling of Dewi Astutik's drug network
An Indonesian member of parliament (MP) on Wednesday urged authorities to dismantle the entire drug network linked to ...
Husband claims no knowledge as Dewi Astutik faces drug ring probes
The husband of Dewi Astutik, an Indonesian woman arrested in Cambodia over her alleged role in a major transnational ...
Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (GMG or the Company) is proud to announce ...
Indonesia advances phase-3 trials for promising dengue vaccine
The Indonesian government is continuing clinical trials for a dengue vaccine to minimize the spread of the ...
AdipoLABs Co., Ltd. and Red & Blue Co., Ltd. from Korea, together with their Malaysian subsidiary, AdipoLABs ...
As scammers adopt increasingly sophisticated methods powered by artificial intelligence, global coordination and ...
Direct landing of the NongsaChangi submarine cable into Digital Realtys SIN12 facility to boost ...
Indonesia races to restore 40,000 ha of flood-damaged rice fields
Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman affirmed accelerated efforts to handle the 40 thousand hectares of rice fields ...
Nokundi Bombing: A Threat to Pakistans Economic and Strategic Future
The attack targeted foreign nationals working on mining projects in Balochistans mineral-rich Chagai district.
As Cyclone Ditwah Recedes, Sri Lanka Confronts the Failures That Made a Disaster Inevitable
The total economic losses incurred are estimated to be around $6-$7 billion. This is more than the countrys foreign reserves.
Interpol fugitive Dewi Astutik arrested in Cambodia drug raid: BNN
Interpol fugitive Dewi Astutik, a key member of the Fredy Pratama narcotics network, has been arrested following a ...
Indonesia deploys hospital ships to bolster Sumatra flood relief
Indonesia has deployed two naval hospital ships to reinforce emergency medical services in flood-hit Aceh and North ...
Indonesia says it can manage Sumatra disasters without foreign aid
The Indonesian government says it can still handle the fallout from deadly floods and landslides across three provinces ...
Indonesia Air Force airlifts 20 tons of aid to flood-hit Aceh
Indonesias Air Force airlifted more than 20 tons of emergency supplies to flood-hit areas in Aceh using C-130 ...
Beyond Security Screening: What the National Guard Shooting Reveals About Afghan Resettlement
This incident is a reminder that individual acts of violence cannot be understood, or prevented, through security measures alone.
BRI Manajemen Investasi Prepares Indonesias First Gold ETF
BRI Manajemen Investasi (BRI-MI) is developing what is set to become Indonesias first Gold Exchange Traded Fund ...
Year Ender-Indonesia's path to 2030: Building toward a climate utopia
Utopia was first introduced by Thomas More, a work of fiction published in 1516, which was later used to ...
RI Govt expands business access for people with disabilities
Indonesias Investment and Downstreaming Ministry on Wednesday vowed to widen business access and opportunities ...
Irans currency falls to a new low as nuclear sanctions squeeze its ailing economy
The new low of 1.2 million rial to the U.S. dollar is increasing pressure on food prices and other costs
Indonesian govt boosts aid flow to flood-hit Sumatra provinces
The Indonesian government is intensifying efforts to ensure the steady flow of relief supplies to communities hit by ...
Prabowo orders national response to Sumatrafloods, landslides
President Prabowo Subianto has ordered a nationwide response to deadly flash floods and landslides across three Sumatra ...
Three policemen killed in IED blast targeting police vehicle in northwest Pakistan
Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Gul Alam, Constable Rafiq and the driver of the mobile van, Sakhi Jan, lost their lives in the incident
Min Aung Hlaing Hails Technological Superiority as Junta Leans on Drones, Airpower
The coup leader told DSA graduates that modern technologynot manpowernow determines victory, as Chinese drones and Russian systems bolster the juntas battlefield push.
Toddler and Family Killed as Myanmar Junta Ramps Up Election Bombing Campaign
Airstrike in Sagaing Region also injured children and adults as the regime intensifies indiscriminate attacks on civilian areas in the run up to this months vote.
KNU Cant Guarantee Safety of 900 Foreigners at Seized Scam Compound
Nearly 1,000 foreign nationals, mostly Chinese, are refusing to be evacuated to Thailand as regime forces step up attacks on Min Let Pan, the armed group said.
Sumatra floods - BGN deploys 276 SPPG units for displaced residents
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has deployed 276 Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPG)to serve as ...
Indonesia eyes I-UAE CEPA to boost food supply for Hajj pilgrims
The Indonesian government is reviewing the use of the Indonesia-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership ...
Indonesia positions geoparks as engines of future sustainability
National Development Planning Minister Rachmat Pambudy said geoparks are dynamic assets for the future, noting their ...
India scraps order to pre-install state-run cyber safety app on smartphones
The order to make the registration mandatory had led to a major backlash from several cyber experts.
Sumatra floods - Govt probes firms over alleged environmentalabuses
Indonesia is investigating eight companies in North Sumatra for suspected environmental violations following the deadly ...
Prison head dismissed over forcing Muslim inmates to eat dog meat
Indonesia's Immigration and Corrections Minister Agus Andrianto confirmed the dismissal of the head of the ...
RI'shalalagency says public education key to strengthening sector
Indonesias Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) said public education is essential to building a ...
RI Govt gives special attention to disabled victims in Sumatra flood
Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf said on Wednesday that people with disabilities affected by recent floods and ...
Ministry provides mentoring, funding for artists with disabilities
The Ministry of Social Affairs is providingmentoring and funding support for persons with disabilities working in ...
World AIDS Day: Jakarta boosts HIV care, 80 percent now on ARV therapy
About 80 percent of people living with HIV in Jakarta are now receiving antiretroviral (ARV) treatment to reduce the ...
Watch: Former BrahMos Chief calls for stronger India-Russia defence ties
Ex-BrahMos chief Sudhir Kumar Mishra said Russia remained Indias most trusted defence partner amid shifting global dynamics. He urged Indian defence firms to deepen partnerships with Russia, adding that it was the only country willing to share cutting-edge technologies that many other nations wont even show.
The Money Is Really Tempting: A Young Myanmar Scammer Speaks Out
Lack of opportunity drives tens of thousands of young Myanmar people into the scam centers on the Thai borderand greed keeps them there. The Irrwaddy spoke to one former worker.
What Prospects for Myanmars Election Scam?
This week, our editors discuss what the juntas rigged election will achieve, and whether the U.S. is likely to intervene in Myanmar and bring about a transition to genuine democracy.
Opium Poppy Farming Hits 10-Year High In War-Torn Myanmar
The UN warned in a new report that rising poppy cultivation and shifting heroin routes couldexpand Myanmars role in the global drug trade.
Over 2,000 police secure visit of China's Wang Huning to Jakarta
The Jakarta police have deployed over 2,000 personnel to maintain security during the visit of Wang Huning, chairman of ...
August Global Partners Closes Flagship Healthcare Fund Above Target, Expanding AUM to $350 Million
August Global Partners (AGP),Asia'sleading independent healthcare and technology investor, ...
